Journal of Thyroid Disorders & Therapy
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-7948
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 2167-7948
+44 1300 500008
Arsheed Hussain Hakeem
Apollo cancer hospitals,
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
India
Case Report
Spinal Cord Compression as Initial Presentation of Follicular Thyroid Carcinoma Thyroid
Author(s): Arsheed Hussain HakeemArsheed Hussain Hakeem
Spinal cord compression due to metastases of follicular thyroid cancer usually occurs as a late complication. We report two cases of metastatic follicular thyroid cancer who presented with spinal cord compression as initial presentation. In both the cases histopathologic diagnosis was made on core biopsy of the spinal lesions. These cases highlight the importance of a thorough preoperative work up for metastatic spine tumours. This should include evaluation of the thyroid consisting of thorough clinical history and examination. We summarize the clinical characteristics of these cases, the therapeutic measures used and their outcome.
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DOI:
10.4172/2167-7948.1000166